Man shot to death in Norwalk identified as West Covina resident

NORWALK - A man shot to death in a car in Norwalk was identified today as a 32-year-old West Covina resident. Christian Anthony Rodriguez died in the shooting in the 12500 block of Rosecrans Avenue about 11 p.m. Sunday, according to sheriff’s deputies and Ed Winter of the coroner’s office.

Deputies were flagged down by citizens who heard the gunfire, Deputy Kim Manatt of the Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau said.

“While searching the area, deputies found a male adult sitting in the driver’s seat of a car, who had been shot,” Manatt said.

The shooting occurred behind an automotive oil change and brake service station, a videographer at the scene said.

Anyone with more information about the homicide was urged to call sheriff’s detectives at (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tips can be left by calling (800) 222-TIPS (8477) or using Crime Stoppers.